Meet us in Tochigi this November. Xin Chào Go Fest #68 brings Bánh Mì Xin Chào back to Tochigi Vietnam+ Festival 2026, taking place on Sunday, November 15, at Sakura Square outside the east exit of Ujiie Station in Sakura City.
Last year, we shared a warm winter gathering with you at this very square. This year, Bánh Mì Xin Chào returns as food stall No. 1 and one of the festival's sponsors.
Let's join hands
Now in its fourth edition, the festival embraces the theme “Let's join hands.” It is organized by the Vietnamese Association in Tochigi Prefecture and jointly organized by the Japan Vietnam Bridging Association (JaViB), with support from Tochigi Prefecture, Sakura City, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan and international exchange associations across the prefecture.
From 10:30 to 18:00, the square outside the station will bring Vietnamese residents and Japanese friends together through music, food and cultural activities, reflecting the organizers' wish to connect cultures and hearts.
Performances by 13 groups
Throughout the day, the stage will feature children from Apple Nursery School in Sakura City and Hidamari Nursery School in Takanezawa, African drumming, erhu music, VIMOSA, brothers Hà Sơn and Quang Sang, Việt Anh, Vietnamese idol group POLARIS, Ogata, Kuma-chan, KOI MUSIC, Thanh Ngân and Min from Utsunomiya.
Food and activities at the festival
Seven food stalls will serve Vietnamese flavors: bánh mì from Bánh Mì Xin Chào, phở and bún from Vietnam Dining Jardin and Shintas Kitchen, rice paper dishes from TAMA, vegetarian food from Chay Gieo Duyên, Vietnamese drinks from TOKI SEVEN TEA, and one more stall to be announced.
In the activity area, you can paint a Vietnamese conical hat for a fee, try a game of Chinese chess with Vietnamese participants or dress in an áo dài for a keepsake photo. Children can also design their own badges. Stop by the Hoi An lantern photo spot to capture a memory of the day.
Bánh Mì Xin Chào at food stall No. 1
The Bánh Mì Xin Chào stall will serve bánh mì, peach tea, lychee tea, coffee and refreshing fruit drinks. Pick up a bánh mì and a drink, then find a seat to enjoy the stage performances. As we celebrate 10 years of Bánh Mì Xin Chào, returning to Tochigi and seeing familiar faces means a great deal to us.
Event details
- Event: Tochigi Vietnam+ Festival 2026, fourth edition.
- Date and time: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:30 to 18:00 (Japan time).
- Venue: Sakura Square outside the east exit of Ujiie Station, Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture.
- Bánh Mì Xin Chào stall: Food stall No. 1.
- Admission: Free. The event will go ahead in the rain.
- Organizer contact: [email protected].
- Official announcement: javibr.org.
Getting there
- The square is directly outside the east exit of Ujiie Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line.
See you at the Bánh Mì Xin Chào stall in Tochigi on November 15!